select a local company, that has fewer than a hundred locations, from which you have purchased either a product or service in the past. The company must have both a brick-and-mortar and an online presence with a corporate Web site. Research the company and then write an essay (at least 1,250 words in length) about the company that addresses the information in the box at a minimum.
Your essay must include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion and should address all relevant parts of each question. You must cite the textbook and at least two additional resources in APA format.
All sources must be cited in APA format as described in the Lesson 0 information.
Final Project Questions

Provide a summary of the business including the history, the business form, the approximate number of locations, and at least two stakeholders in the business.
Describe in detail the product(s) and/or service(s) provided by the company. What was your experience as a customer? Have you purchased from this company only once or many times? Would you recommend the business to a friend? Explain why or why not.
Summarize the company’s stated vision, mission, and values. Do you believe the company practices these values? Explain your answer and provide evidence from your research to support your position.
Include at least one interesting fact you learned about the company through your research. How does this particular fact contribute to the business’s success?